Whatever happens in Pakistan, US will still support pakistan with financial aid beacause it is a strategic location for US. Having friendly diplomatic relation and a base in Pakistan ensure US to get access to Middle East, India and China. How can US turn blind eye on Pakistan?
RE:If electeion held or democracy not returns
by Abhilash on Nov 15, 2007 12:48 AM Permalink
Pakistan is surrounded by four neighbours which never go hand-in-hand with US - Iran, China, India(lately India is going smooth with US but always a pro-Soviet [USSR]) and Taliban (Afghanistan). If US establish a military base in pakistan or have a good diplomatic relation with pakistan ensure US to have a diplomatic presence in the region. Hence pakistan is strategically important for the United States.
RE:If electeion held or democracy not returns
by Anil Khare on Nov 15, 2007 01:31 AM Permalink
Did it happen by coincidence or it is a result of diplomacy?
RE:If electeion held or democracy not returns
by Abhilash on Nov 15, 2007 12:13 PM Permalink
In my opinion it is in the interest of United States to maintain a good diplomatic relation with Pakistan. When US wanted to launch an attack on Taliban, it utilized Pakistan soil as military base. Similarly it used Saudi Arabia to launch an attack on Iraq when Iraq invaded Kuwait. So it is highly essential that US need to keep a good diplomatic relation with Pakistan to devise an effective Afghan policy. In contrast to India, Pakistan has a highly instable democratic setup and has a poor economy so coaxing Pakistan with military and financial aid is easier than barganing for the soverginity of India.
Hopefully Americans can wake up from their slumber. Hopefully they will be more choosy about their friends next time. Anyway I think Musharraf is much better than the other corrupt politicians in Pakistan including Bhutto. Hope Pakistan comes out better after this.
